• Job Description

  Req#: E0157-R0021409?language=en&page=297&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Were looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior SACT Nurse to join our specialist oncology team. Youll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based chemotherapy nursing care and providing expert clinical leadership across the service.

  As a Senior SACT Nurse, you will manage a caseload of patients, run nurse-led clinics, and support junior staff development. Youll work closely with consultants, pharmacists, and wider MDTs to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate care at every stage of treatment. Your advanced knowledge in SACT delivery, venous access, and emergency response will ensure clinical excellence and continuity.

  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive team that values innovation, education, and continuous improvement. Youll contribute to service development, quality initiatives, and research, helping shape the future of SACT nursing care.

  If you are passionate about oncology nursing and ready to take the next step in your career, wed love to hear from you.

  Main duties of the job

  As a Senior SACT Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering and coordinating safe, high-quality systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) to patients, while also supporting their holistic care throughout treatment. Youll manage your own caseload and contribute to nurse-led clinics, ensuring personalised care plans are developed and followed.

  You will act as a key point of contact for patients, offering expert advice, clinical assessments, and emotional support. Your role includes advanced practice skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, and central venous access management. You will work closely with consultants, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure treatment is delivered in line with best practice and clinical guidelines.

  In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will play an active part in mentoring junior staff, contributing to audits, and leading service improvements. The role also involves participation in the 24-hour on-call rota and supporting the development of education and training programmes within the service.

  About us

  At GenesisCare, were committed to designing better care for people with cancer and heart disease. We deliver specialist care through a network of state-of-the-art outpatient centres across the UK, where patients benefit from rapid access, personalised treatment plans, and the latest technologies in a calm and welcoming environment.

  Youll be joining a close-knit, multidisciplinary team that values compassion, integrity, and excellence. Our nursing teams work collaboratively with leading consultants and clinical experts to deliver world-class care and achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.

  We foster a supportive culture focused on learning, development and innovation. As a Senior SACT Nurse, youll be encouraged to grow your skills and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services.

  In return, we offer competitive salaries, private healthcare, enhanced annual leave, funded training opportunities and a commitment to your wellbeing. If you're looking for a workplace where your expertise and ideas are truly valued, GenesisCare is the place for you.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Job share

  Reference number

  E0157-R0021409

  Job locations

  Genesis Care

  Sunrise Parkway

  Linford Wood

  Milton Keynes

  MK14 6LS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Description Senior SACT Nurse

  Role Summary: As the Senior SACT Nurse, you are responsible for delivering chemotherapy nursing services to patients within the unit, while providing leadership and clinical support to the nursing team. You will also deputise for the Lead SACT Nurse when required.

  Key Areas of Responsibility:

  Clinical Care:

  • Deliver systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in accordance with national and local protocols.

  • Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals throughout the patient pathway.

  • Ensure continuity of high-quality, evidence-based care through accurate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

  • Manage a patient caseload and run nurse-led clinics.

  • Liaise closely with consultants and wider MDTs.

  • Order appropriate diagnostic tests within agreed parameters.

  • Work autonomously while maintaining clinical leadership and governance.

  • Maintain clear documentation of all assessments, care plans and communications.

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge in intravenous access, venepuncture, central venous catheter management, and chemotherapy delivery.

  • Provide emergency care, including anaphylaxis management and Advanced Life Support.

  Leadership and Support:

  • Support the Lead SACT Nurse and deputise where appropriate.

  • Rotate into the 24-hour on-call team, providing out-of-hours patient triage.

  • Promote a culture of compassionate care and safety.

  • Mentor and develop junior team members, including supporting chemotherapy training.

  • Provide peer support and supervise competency assessments for staff.

  Service Development and Quality:

  • Contribute to audit, research and development of clinical protocols.

  • Participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement of nursing practice.

  • Lead on quality initiatives and support service improvement projects.

  • Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with clinical governance frameworks.

  • Support patients with informed consent and provide written information on treatment plans.

  Education and Training:

  • Deliver or support education sessions for patients, carers and staff.

  • Identify knowledge gaps and ensure appropriate training is delivered.

  • Promote nursing research and evidence-based practice across the team.

  • Contribute to internal training programmes and induction of new team members.

  Professional Responsibilities:

  • Maintain your own professional development in line with NMC requirements and GenesisCare expectations.

  • Participate in clinical supervision, annual appraisal and peer review.

  • Uphold the NMC Code of Conduct and ensure accountability for all clinical decisions.

  • Maintain accurate records and support data collection and reporting as required.

  • Adhere to infection control procedures and quality assurance measures.

  Reporting Lines:

  You report directly to the Lead SACT Nurse. You have no direct reports, though you will mentor and support junior staff. Reporting lines may change in line with service requirements.

  Key Working Relationships:

  Internal:

  • Centre Leader

  • Chemotherapy Nurses, Pharmacists, Consultants, Radiographers

  • Outpatient Nurses, Chief Nurse, Head of Clinical Governance

  External:

  • Other healthcare providers, NHS partners, third-party stakeholders

  Experience and Skills:

  • Team player with excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Advanced IV drug administration and venous access skills

  • Experience in chemotherapy administration

  • Ability to work flexibly, including participation in shift patterns and on-call rota

  • Proven ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

  • Competence in blood transfusion and bone marrow biopsies (desirable)

  • Experience within oncology or specialist care settings

  Qualifications and Knowledge:

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)

  • Chemotherapy qualification or willingness to undertake one within agreed timescale

  • UKONS SACT Passport (or to be completed within 3 months of appointment)

  • Fully trained in venepuncture and cannulation

  • Knowledge of central venous access devices

  • Trained in oncology telephone triage and neutropenic sepsis management

  • Understanding of quality standards, infection control and clinical trials (desirable)

  • Evidence of continued professional development

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Job Description Senior SACT Nurse

  Role Summary: As the Senior SACT Nurse, you are responsible for delivering chemotherapy nursing services to patients within the unit, while providing leadership and clinical support to the nursing team. You will also deputise for the Lead SACT Nurse when required.

  Key Areas of Responsibility:

  Clinical Care:

  • Deliver systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in accordance with national and local protocols.

  • Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals throughout the patient pathway.

  • Ensure continuity of high-quality, evidence-based care through accurate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

  • Manage a patient caseload and run nurse-led clinics.

  • Liaise closely with consultants and wider MDTs.

  • Order appropriate diagnostic tests within agreed parameters.

  • Work autonomously while maintaining clinical leadership and governance.

  • Maintain clear documentation of all assessments, care plans and communications.

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge in intravenous access, venepuncture, central venous catheter management, and chemotherapy delivery.

  • Provide emergency care, including anaphylaxis management and Advanced Life Support.

  Leadership and Support:

  • Support the Lead SACT Nurse and deputise where appropriate.

  • Rotate into the 24-hour on-call team, providing out-of-hours patient triage.

  • Promote a culture of compassionate care and safety.

  • Mentor and develop junior team members, including supporting chemotherapy training.

  • Provide peer support and supervise competency assessments for staff.

  Service Development and Quality:

  • Contribute to audit, research and development of clinical protocols.

  • Participate in the evaluation and continuous improvement of nursing practice.

  • Lead on quality initiatives and support service improvement projects.

  • Ensure all care is delivered in accordance with clinical governance frameworks.

  • Support patients with informed consent and provide written information on treatment plans.

  Education and Training:

  • Deliver or support education sessions for patients, carers and staff.

  • Identify knowledge gaps and ensure appropriate training is delivered.

  • Promote nursing research and evidence-based practice across the team.

  • Contribute to internal training programmes and induction of new team members.

  Professional Responsibilities:

  • Maintain your own professional development in line with NMC requirements and GenesisCare expectations.

  • Participate in clinical supervision, annual appraisal and peer review.

  • Uphold the NMC Code of Conduct and ensure accountability for all clinical decisions.

  • Maintain accurate records and support data collection and reporting as required.

  • Adhere to infection control procedures and quality assurance measures.

  Reporting Lines:

  You report directly to the Lead SACT Nurse. You have no direct reports, though you will mentor and support junior staff. Reporting lines may change in line with service requirements.

  Key Working Relationships:

  Internal:

  • Centre Leader

  • Chemotherapy Nurses, Pharmacists, Consultants, Radiographers

  • Outpatient Nurses, Chief Nurse, Head of Clinical Governance

  External:

  • Other healthcare providers, NHS partners, third-party stakeholders

  Experience and Skills:

  • Team player with excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Advanced IV drug administration and venous access skills

  • Experience in chemotherapy administration

  • Ability to work flexibly, including participation in shift patterns and on-call rota

  • Proven ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

  • Competence in blood transfusion and bone marrow biopsies (desirable)

  • Experience within oncology or specialist care settings

  Qualifications and Knowledge:

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)

  • Chemotherapy qualification or willingness to undertake one within agreed timescale

  • UKONS SACT Passport (or to be completed within 3 months of appointment)

  • Fully trained in venepuncture and cannulation

  • Knowledge of central venous access devices

  • Trained in oncology telephone triage and neutropenic sepsis management

  • Understanding of quality standards, infection control and clinical trials (desirable)

  • Evidence of continued professional development

  Person Specification

  Knowledge & Skills – Essential

  Essential

  • Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Advanced knowledge in the management of central venous access devices
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to demonstrate safe practice in the recognition and management of neutropenic sepsis
  • Competence in providing telephone triage support
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload independently
  • Awareness of infection prevention and control procedures
  • Basic IT skills, including use of electronic patient records

  Desirable

  • Understanding of clinical trials and governance in oncology care
  • Knowledge of national cancer standards and pathways

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC registration)
  • UKONS SACT Passport (or willingness to complete within 3 months of appointment)
  • Qualified in venepuncture and cannulation
  • Evidence of continuing professional development in oncology or chemotherapy nursing
  • Willingness to undertake/working towards a recognised chemotherapy qualification

  Desirable

  • Advanced life support (ALS) certification
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post-registration nursing experience in oncology or a related specialty
  • Demonstrable experience in intravenous drug administration
  • Proven experience in chemotherapy administration
  • Experience managing a patient caseload
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and in complex clinical situations

  Desirable

  • Experience in blood transfusion and bone marrow biopsy procedures
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
  • Experience working in private healthcare or outpatient oncology services

  Person Specification

  Knowledge & Skills – Essential

  Essential

  • Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Advanced knowledge in the management of central venous access devices
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to demonstrate safe practice in the recognition and management of neutropenic sepsis
  • Competence in providing telephone triage support
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload independently
  • Awareness of infection prevention and control procedures
  • Basic IT skills, including use of electronic patient records

  Desirable

  • Understanding of clinical trials and governance in oncology care
  • Knowledge of national cancer standards and pathways

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC registration)
  • UKONS SACT Passport (or willingness to complete within 3 months of appointment)
  • Qualified in venepuncture and cannulation
  • Evidence of continuing professional development in oncology or chemotherapy nursing
  • Willingness to undertake/working towards a recognised chemotherapy qualification

  Desirable

  • Advanced life support (ALS) certification
  • Mentorship qualification or equivalent

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post-registration nursing experience in oncology or a related specialty
  • Demonstrable experience in intravenous drug administration
  • Proven experience in chemotherapy administration
  • Experience managing a patient caseload
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and in complex clinical situations

  Desirable

  • Experience in blood transfusion and bone marrow biopsy procedures
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
  • Experience working in private healthcare or outpatient oncology services

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  GenesisCare

  Address

  Genesis Care

  Sunrise Parkway

  Linford Wood

  Milton Keynes

  MK14 6LS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  GenesisCare

  Address

  Genesis Care

  Sunrise Parkway

  Linford Wood

  Milton Keynes

  MK14 6LS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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